Sunday, 3 June 2012

Penny rug catch up, tiny quilts and knitting

This week I decided to concentrate on catching up with the Home Sweet Home penny rug which is a free BOM with Melody. Part 4 was the addition of a white picket fence and three bird houses, my wonky building was back in evidence unfortunately! Part 5 was to add an autumn tree and a clothesline with two mini quilts. The mini quilts were a bit tricky, I am making my penny rug at 70% so my quilts are only about 2x2", which meant very tiny bits of fabric. They are not perfect but I think they look okay! The penny rug is starting to look like quite a busy little village now and we are half way which is exciting. As for the knitting, well I have been feeling like picking up my needles for some time now with the intention of making something useful like a scarf or cardy, instead I have started a pattern just for the fun of it!! Can you guess what it is? Wendy xx

Great little penny rug village. Have to say I don't see any evidence of wonkiness anywhere. Looks pretty perfect to me.I'm hoping that you're knitting a rabbit... I have a thing for rabbits. I'm smitten by the runner that the headless, hopefully rabbit is sitting on too. It's a stunner! Hugs.....

I also worked on my penny rug but have to finish off the quilts , they are on there but not stitched down yet , yours looks wonderful! Can this be a teddy bear you are knitting ?Have fun with it . hugs Sheila

Hi Wendy,Your penny rug is adorable, it is looking amazing, you are making a wonderful job, everything looks perfect to me.I guess this could be a white rabbit, but whatever you decide to make, I'm sure it will be very cute.Hugs to you my dear friend and have a fantastic week,Laura :0)

I love the mini quilts - think I might have to pop over to Melody and see about it, just looking sew much fun! Yes, the knitting bug begins with winter upon us LOL Can't wait to see the finished version - I may need your pattern for my little granddaughter! Hugs, Sharm

Oh Wendy, what doll are you knitting? I was going to tell you to try a Jean Greenhowe pattern..they are wonderful. I just started on my doll again too. :) I LOVE your stitching, oh to have more time in a day to do it all! :)

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